Thank you Mike for being kind and honest! FYI: you'll get a faster response if you email rather than call. To keep a long story short, got paranoid I had a bed bug infestation or something that was giving me bug bites, sent Mike an email with pictures, he called back within the hour and gave me some advice. Similar to another review, the bugs in question are likely carpet beetles, not bedbugs. Anyway, I appreciate Mike's time and his advice on ways to get rid of carpet beetles myself instead of having him come over first and spray the whole house with toxic chemicals. He's really not after your money and is an honest person. Thank you! read more

Called Mike at Abell for a wasp nest removal, after a chat on the phone he told me it was most likely paper wasp and that he could come out the next day to remove them (they are more dormant in the morning). There was a mixup on time ~ but Mike was good enough to stick around and wait for me to arrive. It tool about 5 minutes for him to do the job and remove the nest/wasps. We had a good talk after. I would recommend Mike and his business for and pest control jobs. He was polite, affordable and fast! read more

Being an extreme clean freak OCD parent, I never ever thought I would be dealing with the events of the past week. On Friday, my 6-year old son woke up with itchy little red bumps head to toe. My husband and I thought we had brought home bed bugs from our last vacation so we immediately searched his room and found one or two tiny bugs. After thorough research, we came upon Abell Pest Control as our first choice for bed bud extermination. I called Mike at 8:30am and he started out the conversation in a calming tone, saying he would come right away to check the room and work through this with us. He has so much experience and almost acted like a therapist in the situation. He arrived in the window he said he would arrive--and was very careful and thorough in searching our son's bedroom. Amazingly, he said he couldn't find a single bug, but for peace of mind, suggested that we have his trained dog (Raven) come out over the weekend to search the house. Before he left, he gave us some "climb up" protectors to place under our daughter's crib to protect her from any bugs. Well, that night while vacuuming our daughter's room, we found a few more bugs. I called Mike (it was 8pm and I interrupted his late dinner) and he patiently addressed my questions. He said he would check his schedule to see when he could come with Raven. In the meantime, he asked us to save the bugs in a ziplock bag so he could take a look (ewww, but we did). I must admit, I was getting anxious about not having an appt for Raven to search the house, so on Sunday, I took a photo of one of the bugs and texted it to Mike. He immediately called me to let me know, it, in fact, was NOT a bed bug! Apparently, we had a (mild) case of carpet beetles. Still ewww, but a much better situation than bed bugs. He talked me through some options and told me to get a bed bug trap just to ensure they were not bed bugs. Mike still came out on Monday to check the rooms, check the traps and confirm that the rooms were clear of bed bugs. He confirmed that we had a case of carpet beetles--but because it was a relatively mild case, he suggested we try clearing them out by daily vacuuming first (he said he didn't want to expose us to the chemicals/spray treatment until after we tried our daily vacuuming--I appreciate that he didn't want to just jump to the toxic/fee-based approach!). So, we'll try this and see what happens... Mike is an honest, hard-working and knowledgeable man. Scheduling was a bit tricky, but I understand he is a busy man. He gave great advice on general pest control--and he even took time to check our house for potential rodent entry areas (without asking for any fees). The only (low) fee we paid was for the initial visit when he searched my son's room for bed bugs. It's hard to find honest home consultants like Mike and we highly recommend him. read more

Mike came to the rescue when no one else did in a reasonable price and time! I had rat problem and Mike listened and addressed my concerns well. Now the rats were eradicated and I like to give Mike a 5-star for the service! Mike is really splendid! read more

We had wasps building a nest in the eves of our roof. I called Mike and also sent him an email. He was quick to respond and came out a couple of days later. Despite being very tricky to get at, Mike went up the ladder and went to work on them. It was difficult to tell exactly where the nest was, and a couple of days later there were still some wasps around. I called Mike again and he immediately offered to come back and give them a second shot, this time using some additional powder that carried a residual effect. Mike's pricing was very reasonable, and by coming back a second time, he showed that he really cared about getting it right. Great job, 5 stars. read more

What a helpful guy! Unfortunately he couldn't find the nest, but Mike was willing to come back if it was found and explained what needed to be done to help rid them from our lawn. Still waiting to confirm it worked, as he just sprayed today. He even offered to help with another bug problem we're having in our house. If he does, I'll add another review. Thanks Mike for your kind service! read more

We had literally a wall of cockroaches coming out at night over the retaining wall in our backyard when we first moved into our home. We tried Roachprufe and RAID and whatever-else-have-you imaginable but it was all gone after 1 spray with Mike. Our yard has been roach free for years. It is really hard to get ahold of him by phone but never has a problem with getting a prompt reply with an email. Works for me. read more

(My profile says Toronto but I am living in SF) Michael loves what he does, educates you and gets the job done. My mom is visiting this Thursday so needed someone ASAP, was initially going to go with some of the bigger pest control companies, but they were unresponsive and couldn't come in time. Michael had seen that I had called multiple times, and called me after hours and talked me through my suspicions of bed bugs, and put my mind at ease that everything was going to be ok. He promptly came the next morning and did an assessment of the place, looking at the pic I took of the bug I caught, he concluded it was fleas and NOT bed bugs (phewf), and did a full spray of my living room and bedroom. It ended up being a good 70% cheaper than I thought it was going to be, as suppose to the full bed bug treatment. I think most other pest companies would've done the full treatment to make more money off of the sale. I now see that the 1 star comments are those that are looking for a corporate experience where they are greeted by a receptionist, booked and routed appropriately. What you have to understand is that Michael is a 1 person company (+ his furry gal Raven), and he is 65 years old and operates off his personal phone, so you have to be respectful and cognizant of that! read more

Found a little cockroach in my kitchen last night and freaked out. I call Abell this morning at 10 and talked to Michael. Explained the situation, sent him a text with the address et voila' after less then one hour from my call, he showed up to my house. We have fruit tree and a vegetable garden and he was extremely careful to spray away from those area. He is a very nice guy, he was answering my question and give me tips. Now I only hope the cockroaches will go somewhere else. Thank you Michael read more

I am very disappointed with Abell's service. Mike showed up at our home and didn't finish his work because he didn't bring enough treatment to remove wasp nests. He promised to come back the next weekend but never did. I called and talked to him but he refused to complete his work even though I already paid full for the service that he promised. Very bad experience with Abell and the owner, Mike. read more

I really had high hopes for Abell, but unfortunately the extent to which I used Abell stopped at the initial phone call. I called Abell in researching a pest control operator for bed bugs. However, getting my questions answered was like pulling teeth. I wasn't even 100% sure I had called the right place and had to ask, "Is this Abell Pest Control?" One of the important things when choosing a PCO for bed bugs is that they should be willing to answer all your questions. For me, it was important to find out what happens in terms of process, chemicals, and follow up visits. If your PCO knows what he or she is doing, you should be able to receive detailed explanations. Upon asking Abell how he treats bed bugs, he replied with, "I do pest control on them." Period. After that, I had to be really detailed with every question such as, "Do you use a spray?" or "Do you steam clean?" but generally came out of the call learning that I wasn't going to get my questions answered to my satisfaction. Abell might be good for all I know, and might be good for other pest control, but when dealing with bed bugs, you should look for better communication. Chances are, if you've landed here because of bed bugs, you are itchy, suffering from insomnia, paranoid about them spreading, changing your clothes 3 times a day, putting ALL of your belongings in plastic ziploc bags, and frantically searching for a good solution that will end it all. A good PCO should be able to understand your situation and try to be helpful with the skill set and methods that they offer. [As a side note, upon consulting a friend of mine in NY who also had a bed bugs problem, she advised, "A good PCO should almost be like a therapist." I'm not sure I quite need that, or that you will either, but she has a point. It definitely helps to find someone who understands the plight of the bed bugs, and what they do to you both mentally and physically.] One thing that might be useful for anyone searching for a solution for bed bugs is that Abell Pest Control gave the cheapest range (not quote, as I never asked for an inspection) around, which started at a little under $200 for one room. The average elsewhere seems to be around $450. read more

Mike is the bomb! I had a persistent ant issue and spiders trying to invade my house and thanks to yelp I was able to track down Mike. Not before calling the other companies that were totally over priced. He came over the same day sprayed the perimeter of my house and other nooks and crannies. He said they would die off little by little and to give it a few days. The next day I still saw them and became worried but remembered that he said to wait becauase these pests take the poison over to the nest and that takes time. After 5 or so days dead ants everywhere. YAY! Mike was awesome and I'll be calling him again if I get attacked by unwanted pests read more

Michael is great! I was doubtful if I had bed bugs at my place. He came in checked thoroughly and also explained me the usual signs to look for and what I could do to prevent it. He gave a very honest feedback and didn't try to upsell any sort of services. He genuinely cares about his customers. I would recommend him for anyone who is dealing with bed bugs problem. read more

Like many other posters, I called needing to identify a bug I found (rule out bed bugs). Mike asked me to send a picture of the bug on a white background, and within 2 hours responded with a URL to the type of bug. He then called to reassure me it wasn't bedbugs, and tell me what to do. He offered to come out, but said it wasn't necessary and told me what to do. I plan to use him for quarterly preventative treatments on the exterior of our home. Thank you Mike, you not only reassured me but also saved me time and money. read more

Mike always makes time to assist in our Flea Issues! Very Professional and Great Guy!

Mike was great. He spent about 30 min on the phone with us when we discovered a few bugs in my sisters home. He asked us to email the photos to him and helped us figure out what type of bug it was. He was so patient with us and reassuring. We ended up not having to use him since the apartment complex provided the service. But either way, he has excellent character and patience. read more

Mike sprayed a large wasp nest in the attic of my two-story house. He gave a fair price, was friendly, and showed that he cares about his work. He brought the necessary long ladder and long sprayer. After spraying, he rinsed the deck with a garden hose below the spraying. Mike stressed that he guarantees his work, and will return if the wasps do. read more

Abell!!! Great service!! Honest man thats not after your money! I had a roach problem when we first moved into our home a couple years ago and he cleared it right up! I called him today because somehow we got fleas and he said try home depot or orchard supply first. Im not after your money, im here to help but if that doesnt work im glad to help and spray the carpet. How in the right mind that runs a company does thAt? Abell pest control does!!! Dont look no further. This guy is great! read more

Bees are busy swarming outside...building their home on my wall through a hole of the stucco. That hole is only 1 inch big and I really should have repaired it weeks ago!!! The story was, saw ~30 bees flying around the whole, and thought that I can fill up the hole tonight when bees are not home.....don't know if they learnt about my thoughts, 30mins later there came more than 1000 of them! Flying around, then swarming! So I searched and called Mike, he came over within 10 mins and provided his help. Turned out that queen is inside and that's beyond his scope...but really I have to appreciate the help he has offered and the prompt action he has taken. read more

We had fleas and bed bugs. The apartment we moved into apparently had the bed bugs but we were unaware until 2 months in. At first the owner agreed to pay for the treatment then changed their mind at the last minute! Thank goodness for Mike!! He came to our rescue and saved the day, and me! I was so bit up and in a lot of pain. I haven't gotten bit since he treated our place. He was knowledgable and explained everything. I am so grateful for Abell Pest Control and definitely recommend them :) read more

Had Abel come buy because I had hornets coming out of my chimney. Abel was great at solving this problem and very professional. His rates are great. I would definitely call him again. read more

Called set up an appointment and he DID NOT SHOW UP. So I texted, called and left a message.....waiting.....over 3 HOURS pass and I get a call from him saying he's not feeling well, fine, I get it, but he couldn't have responded to my VM or text hours ago!? Long story long I contacted another service provider and set up an appointment, you know it really pays to read the 1 and 2 star reviews, if I would have done it in the beginning I probably would have gone with someone else. As MANY other Yelpers have stated, this place lacks seriously in customer service and I will never recommend anyone to this place. read more

Great service. On time and detailed. He does the job and is very easy to work with. He would take notes on the areas you want him to focus on and then deliver on his promise. Highly recommend him. read more

Micheal is professional, respectful and knows his craft. We are very private people and overwhelmed with fleas. He came within a moments notice, treated as we left for the day and when we returned, we were able to vacuum and rest without being feasted upon by fleas. read more

Mike is an EXCELLENT pest control professional. We have been using him for years and he sprays our exterior every three months. We have never seen creepy-crawally things in or around our mobile home. Recommend and grade him A+++++ read more

I should give this place 0 stars for terrible customer service. I called and they answered with 'Hello? Hello?' Umm yea, I wasn't even sure if I called the right place. The guy sounded like he was moaning. I was asking about bed bugs and no response on the other end. And he apologized with 'sorry there's too much noise. (Moans again)' I didn't hear any noise where he was. I immediately hung up. I was sure I called the right place. Very terrible phone service. read more

We discovered a wasp next in our backyard. My husband tried several methods himself but no luck. I finally search yelp and found Abell Pest. The owner Mike showed up a couple days later and in one visit (with spray) the wasps were gone. He even stop by later again to put some powder for prevention. The best thing was that the price was very reasonable. I definitively recommend Abell Pest. read more

Great one man shop and very knowledgeable and helpful. Email him first to get work done as that is his best method of communication. We had wasp problems around our 2 story house and he was able to get to most of them and provide spray. He was the most affordable out of all places I've called and is quite flexible in terms of setting up an appointment compared to others. Highly recommend! read more

I just finished talking with Mike/Abell pest control. I really appreciated the suggestions and advice he gave me. He seemed to be honest and didn't want to charge me for treatment if I didn't absolutely need it. read more

Super nice guy that is an engineer by trade working as an exterminator. Very knowledgeable and honest. He came same day to assist. Highly recommend. read more

very responsive. Came over immediately. Laid out traps and we caught the rodents. Came back multiple times to check and did not charge much more after initial payment when no more rodents were found. Very professional. Only reason did not give 5 is that he did not have gear to clean up the some of the rats leave behinds which means I have to make another call. Would have paid more for one stop shop Steve Los Altos read more

Abell is the Best in the Area!!! Just a phone call away

I contacted Mike after not being able to address an insect problem on my own. Upon first contacting Abell Pest Control, Mike patiently assessed the situation over the phone by asking a lot of questions, not making assumptions, and really listening to my concerns. With the information collected over the phone the next step was for Mike to come over and do a visual inspection, which I'll add he went WAY above and beyond to meet my scheduling constraints to make that happen. Mike came over, made an assessment, treated for the issue and solved the problem. I really appreciated Mike's acceptance of being asked lots of questions too. This is one neighbor you can trust doing business with. read more

I rented bug treatment heaters from Mike. He is very friendly, helpful and informative on how to deal with the bugs. He should be able to help you with your pest control requirement for far less price compared to the branded companies. read more

Omg, I called to discuss a bug problem I had and I was so put off by the way the phone was answered that I couldn't even continue with the call. First off the phone number listed was answered with a rude "hello" and when I asked if it was an exterminator I received a rude "yes, it's an exterminator, what do you need" I realized the lack of customer service so I said never mind and ended the call. Then I was called back from this person who repeated that he was an exterminator and what did I need. I explained that it was obvious he didn't provide good customer service by the way he answered the phone, so I would be continuing on to look for another company. He then told me again rudely, "well it's a holiday you likely won't have luck getting anyone else to answer" I repeated that I would just continue my search for another company, at which time he tells me "I'm trying to be nice and help you here and you are the one being rude" I can't remember the last time I had such an encounter from the very start! Just off this one incident I would never use this company, no matter how good their actual services may be. read more

Mike was fantastic. He responded promptly and coordinated a time to come over to inspect our situation. He was knowledgeable and friendly. He is a professional and knows his craft well. I highly recommend him for any peat control related issues. read more

I am very disappointed with Abell's service. Mike showed up at our home and didn't finish his work because he didn't bring enough treatment to remove wasp nests. He promised to come back the next weekend but never did. I called and talked to him but he refused to complete his work even though I already paid full for the service that he promised. Very bad experience with Abell and the owner, Mike. read more

Mike is the best. Haven't had any issues after his pest control treatment. He was very thorough in everything he did and was very friendly. Will definitely recommend him over the other expensive well known companies. read more

Called Mike because I thought I had bed bugs. I sent him a photo of the bug in question and he called me back to let me know that good news! Well... technically not the best news but not bed bugs. I would have hired him if in fact I was infested by that evil vermin. He told me it was a carpet beetle. I have sprayed the house and vacuumed over a 100x's it feels like since. If I continue to get bit I will hire Mike. read more

Very good service. Our landlord had him come in for heat treatment. First time didnt work .. he come in a second time .. with no question asked. The house was heated to 160 F. read more